Reading, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 27.0% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $197,213 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Portland
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Reading, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
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  Personal
  13.4% lower
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